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By definition, a veteran is someone that served in the military. There are other used of the term for those that have been in jobs and skill sets for long periods of time. But the use of veteran for Vetereans Day is specific to the military type.
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How long do you have to serve over seas to be a veteran?
Serving "over-seas" is NOT A REQUIREMENT for veteran status. Serving honorably in the US military makes you a military veteran.
Can you serve in a foreign country to be a veteran?
Any person who has ever served their nation in a military uniform is a veteran.
Must you serve in war time to qualify as a veteran?
NO. Anyone who has worn a military uniform in service to their nation, war or peace, is a veteran.
How can you become a veteran?
The most common usage is for former armed services personnel. A veteran is one who has served in the armed forces, especially one who has served in combat. It is especially applied to those who served for an entire career, usually of 20 years or more, but may be applied for someone who has only served one tour of duty. A common misconception is that one had to have either been in combat and/or has retired from active duty to be called a military veteran. Short answer: complete a tour of military service.
Is a nurse that worked in war a veteran?
Military nurse in war,YES...a military veteran. Civilian nurse in war, YES...a VETERAN of her occupation but not a MILITARY Veteran. Another words, the word "Veteran" is not strictly a military term. A person can be a veteran doctor, veteran lawyer, veteran school teacher, etc. Veteran means someone that has been doing that job/occupation for a long time.
If you didn't go to war-are you a veteran?
If you served in the U.S. military and were honorably discharged, you are a military veteran.
What is Veteran's?
Anyone who has served their nation in a military uniform is a veteran.
Does staying in the military for three weeks count for being in the military?
nope. if you were only in the military for 3 weeks then you didn't even pass boot camp. You have to serve 180 consecutive days active duty to obtain a veteran status.
Can you be a Veteran if served during peacetime?
Any person that has served their country IN the US military forces honorably; is a military veteran. Civilian contractors working for the military are NOT military vets.
What makes a veteran?
Anyone from any nation, who has worn the military uniform, is a veteran.
Is Bill Cunningham a military veteran?
no
Who is a veteran?
Anyone who has served their nation in a military uniform is a veteran.
